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Old Sep 11, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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KYB AGX suspension noise

I have had my KYB AGX's on for about 2 months now. Overall I am pleased with the ride, but I still have noise coming from both the front and rear over bumps, even after scrapping the Ground Controls and getting the Progress springs.

Here are my symptoms:

1. Trunk completely empty (no spare, no jack....EMPTY) with the rear seats down. There is an obnoxious, incessant creaking noise coming from the rear. It is over every little bump in the road. I can't tell where the hell it is coming from, but it is nonstop.
2. Over certain bumps while turning, loud double knocking noise coming from rears. It is rarely a single knock. Almost always a double knock. And loud.
3. Front passenger side always knocks over bumps.

I have tried various combinations of settings on the KYB AGX's. These problems have occurred with BOTH the Ground Controls AND KYB AGX's.

I am relatively disappointed with all of the noise. they ride fine but the creaking and knocking is driving me nuts. I need to get this fixed.

I need to find a GOOD aftermarket suspension shop in Phoenix. I want to drop the car off, give them $100, and have the car's suspension be perfect.
Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 05:54 AM
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Did you get them from Cattman or modify them yourself?
Old Sep 13, 2002 | 06:13 AM
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Do you have an RSB? If you do it could be that.
Old Sep 13, 2002 | 07:30 AM
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Try to get all the bolts (strut mounts, knuckle, etc) retorqued to the correct spec. I had some bolts loose before and they cause those creaking noises.
Old Sep 13, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Got them from Cattman. Same with the springs

No RSB

Taking it in tomorrow for the third time to a different shop.
Old Sep 13, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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Re: KYB AGX suspension noise

Originally posted by asu174
I have had my KYB AGX's on for about 2 months now. Overall I am pleased with the ride, but I still have noise coming from both the front and rear over bumps, even after scrapping the Ground Controls and getting the Progress springs.

Here are my symptoms:

1. Trunk completely empty (no spare, no jack....EMPTY) with the rear seats down. There is an obnoxious, incessant creaking noise coming from the rear. It is over every little bump in the road. I can't tell where the hell it is coming from, but it is nonstop.
2. Over certain bumps while turning, loud double knocking noise coming from rears. It is rarely a single knock. Almost always a double knock. And loud.
3. Front passenger side always knocks over bumps.
.

Dude....I have the same problems and I have stock struts with HR's
Drives me f*cking ape sh*t too.....
I've posted on the .org a few times regarding this and NOBODY's suggestions or ideas have helped.
And of course the dealership can't find a god damn thing either...

good luck.
Hopefully.....there is a solution....for both our sakes.
Old Sep 13, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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Re: KYB AGX suspension noise

Originally posted by asu174
I have had my KYB AGX's on for about 2 months now. Overall I am pleased with the ride, but I still have noise coming from both the front and rear over bumps, even after scrapping the Ground Controls and getting the Progress springs.

Here are my symptoms:

1. Trunk completely empty (no spare, no jack....EMPTY) with the rear seats down. There is an obnoxious, incessant creaking noise coming from the rear. It is over every little bump in the road. I can't tell where the hell it is coming from, but it is nonstop.
2. Over certain bumps while turning, loud double knocking noise coming from rears. It is rarely a single knock. Almost always a double knock. And loud.
3. Front passenger side always knocks over bumps.

I have tried various combinations of settings on the KYB AGX's. These problems have occurred with BOTH the Ground Controls AND KYB AGX's.

I am relatively disappointed with all of the noise. they ride fine but the creaking and knocking is driving me nuts. I need to get this fixed.

I need to find a GOOD aftermarket suspension shop in Phoenix. I want to drop the car off, give them $100, and have the car's suspension be perfect.
I wonder if it could be the top or bottom spring coil(s) rubbing on the strut body. Can you confirm if both the top and bottom couple of coils are wrapped with rubber insulation of some type? The OE coils have some rubber strip on the bottom and I migrated those to my Eibachs and the Eibach's came with a similar insulation on the top several coils. No noise here....
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